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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.69, 25,659.66 and 6,578.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.69, 25,659.66 and 6,578.97 is: 9,866.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.69 : 25,659.66 = 6,578.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.69/25,659.66 = 6,578.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.69x = 25,659.66 × 6,578.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.69x = 168,814,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,814,133.35/17,109.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.58

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